Run Commands From Vim

Hello, you can run shell commands from Vim editor.

Press Esc : to go to command mode.

Type ! (Exclamation sign)

Type any command after !, and press ENTER

For example:

:!date

Wed May 21 12:44:33 IST 2008

Press ENTER or type command to continue

Searching Current Word

In order to search current word (word under cursor),

forward direction:

Esc *

reverse direction:

Esc #

Now, press either n or N to go in same direction or opposite direction.

This tip will prevent you from pressing many keys.
No need to go to search and press n/N. :)